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EMERGENCY TIPS

Do's and Don'ts During Times of Disaster

Many homeowners find that when they experience a loss, whether it is a water loss or a fire, they have no idea what to do. They call their insurance company and are told to do whatever they can to stop the damage or mitigate the loss. Calling Kala, a certified Damage Restoration Contractor, is certainly a good first step to consider. Kala can handle everything from emergency water extraction, emergency board ups, roof tarps and any insurance related claims. Kala's team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are experts in the field of insurance repair, so call us for any emergency needs.

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Here are some tips for the homeowner should they experience a water damage or fire
damage loss:

Do's & Dont's of Water Damage

Do's

If the outside temperature is above 60 degrees, use dehumidifiers if available.

Use fans to circulate the air and assist drying.

Remove as much water as possible by mopping and blotting.

Wipe furniture dry.

lift draperies off carpet, loop through a coat hanger, and place the hanger on the drapery rod.

Prop up wet furniture cushions for even drying and place small wood blocks or aluminum foil under furniture legs.

Remove wet area rugs or other floor coverings.

Open furniture drawers, closet doors, and luggage to enhance drying.

Move photos, paintings, and art objects to a safe, dry location.

Remove wet fabrics and dry them as soon as possible. Hang furs and leather goods to dry separately at room temperature.

Remove damp books from shelves and spread out to dry.

If damage occurs during a cool season, leave heat on; if in summer, use an air conditioner, if available.

Don'ts

Do not use an ordinary household vacuum to remove water.

Do not use electrical appliances while on wet carpet or wet floors

Do not go into rooms with standing water if the electricity is still on.

Do not lift tacked down carpet without professional help. Lifting the carpet incorrectly could promote shrinkage.

Sewage & Flood Damage

Do's

Treat all water-impacted surfaces and furnishings as toxic, until properly decontaminated.

Keep children and pets out of contaminated areas.

Do Not

Track contaminated material into undamaged areas

Attempt to decontaminate surfaces with sprays and other over-the-counter
germicidal products, which may not fully disinfect contaminated surfaces.